Psychiatrist

Full
-Time Psychiatrist (On-Site)

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001/20000/27001 Certified, CMMI Level 3 Rated full-service provider with more than 37 years' experience in the Federal, military, and commercial marketplaces. SRI is seeking a full-time, committed and passionate Psychiatrist to join our team to provide critical services to detainees in custody at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Services Corps (IHSC) Medical Facilities in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Services Corps (IHSC) Detention Center Healthcare contract opportunity.

Overview:

We are seeking a Full-time, on-site Psychiatristto join our team to provide medical care to detainees in custody at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Services Corps (IHSC) Medical Facility located in Pearsall, TX.

The IHSC exists within the organizational structure of the United States Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.

IHSC's mission is to provide medical care to maintain the health of individuals in the custody of ICE through an integrated health care delivery system, based on nationally recognized correctional, detention and residential health care standards. The Agency is committed to providing healthcare services to protect the nation's health, reduce global disease and provide medical support for the law enforcement mission of the safe apprehension, enforcement and removal of detained individuals involved in immigration proceedings.

IHSC is committed to ensuring a system of care that is ethical, responsible, and accountable through rigorous surveillance and monitoring activities.

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills
• Cultural competency.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or;
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by:

The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) and

Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.
• Board Certification by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN). Or,
• Board Certification by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN). Within 18 months of hiring.
• Any candidate who is not board certified at the time of hiring must be presented to the IHSC Medical Director for concurrence.
• This position requires privileging by IHSC.
• Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities.
• Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and accessing clinical educational programs.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
• Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web based training and communications.
• Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical…